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Welcome to Intrax
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Our mission is to drive personal
and professional growth through
formal learning experiences thatdevelop language skills, crosscultural-skills and professionalskills
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What does Intrax guarantee our students?
Speak English ConfidentlySpend up to 75% of class time focused on your speaking skills.
Meet AmericansPractice English with Americans in class every week.
Develop Your CareerGet professional experience at an American company.
Show Your SuccessShare your new skills, test scores, and graduation certificate using youronline portfolio.
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Intrax Staff
EMILY GRIBBLEADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORPayments
Program Changes /ExtensionsVisasVacation/Leave of AbsenceCUPS Program Coordinator
JENEFER JOHNSONCENTER DIRECTORCenter OperationsOverall Student Satisfaction
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Intrax Staff- Student ServicesLARA BOFFEY
STUDENT ADVISORCareer AdvisingCollege AdvisingStudent AdvisingStudent Activities
JESSIE CARLISLESTUDENT ADVISORAccommodationsStudent AdvisingStudent ActivitiesWEST Coordinator
ELODIE JOUBERTSTUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANTStudent ActivitiesNew Student Orientation
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Intrax Staff- Academics
MIKE MISSIAENLEAD TEACHERClassroom ChangesLevel-Up TestsTeacher TrainingTOEFL/TOEIC Exams
ROB MARSHALLACADEMIC SUPERVISORClassroom ChangesLevel-Up TestsTeacher TrainingTOEFL/TOEIC Exams
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Intrax Staff - Student Ambassadors
PIERRE DENATACADEMICS
Home Country: France
RICARDO HAMAMOTO ORTIZSTUDENT SERVICES
Home Country: Japan
MARIIA ANATOLYEVNA PRONINAACADEMICS
Home Country: Russia
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Intrax Staff - Interns
AYA MIURAACADEMICS INTERN
Home Country: Japan
AYLA BEDINADMINISTRATION INTERN
Home Country: Brazil
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Intrax Hours
Students have access to the centerduring these hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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SchedulesStandard = 20 lessons / weekGeneral English/Professional Certificates/Business English/TOEFL Preparation
Intensive= 25 lessons/week (F-1 Student Visa Only)Standard Schedule + 1Elective Class
Super = 30 lessons/ week (F-1 Student Visa Only)Standard Schedule + 2 Electives; 1 Mon-Thur and 1 Friday elective
**Please note that all schedules are subject to change at the start of a new term**
Monday Thursday Friday
8:30 AM-12:35 PM General EnglishBusiness EnglishTOEFL/CambridgeProfessional Certificate
Elective
1:05 PM-2:05 PM Elective or Career Preparation Activity
2:10 PM-6:15 PM General EnglishBusiness EnglishTOEFL/CambridgeProfessional Certificate
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You can take these classes on any
schedule and visa
General English (GE) Intrax offers 10 levels of English from Basic to Proficient. Our curriculum is written to match the
standards of the C.E.F. (Common European Framework).
The GE classes are divided into two parts: Integrated Skills: 8:30am 10:55am grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading skills are
all taught in integrated, self-guided lessons. Speaking Strand: 11:05am 13:35pm vocabulary, speaking and listening skills are taught
in this class.
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General English
Skills Class emphasizes reading,writing, listening, speaking and
integrates grammar and vocabulary,for both speaking and writing in
English.
Speaking Class emphasizes speakingclearly and confidently with native
speakers.
To change your level, please speak withyour teacher. To change your classes,
please speak with Mike or Rob.
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You can take these classes on anyschedule and visa
Business English
Level 5 or higher
Benefits of Business English Classes: Learn English that is useful in any professional environment Gain insight into how and when English is used in professional environments around the world Practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary for use in business settings
such as meetings, conferences or virtual teams Use authentic examples from U.S. companies and organizations to learn the English you will use at
work Complete projects and case studies to add to your online portfolio
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Interact with Americans in a professional setting
Practice your English in the workplace
Experience the American business environment
Match with an American host organization (company) 10-15 hours/week minimum 8 weeks
Classes in the morning
4 week Career Prep Focus class
You can take part in this activityif you have an F-1 Visa
Need moreinformation?Talk to Laura
Career Preparation Activity
Level 6 or higher
(12-week program)
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Professional SkillsProfessional Certificates Business English
Marketing and Advertising,Business Management, ProjectManagement
Monthly set Start Dates
Level 7 or above required
University style lecture course
Includes: guest speakers ORcompany tours, case studies,and final project and
presentation
English language skills classwith a focus on AmericanBusiness vocabulary, topics,and culture
Weekly start dates
Level 5 or above
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Career Preparation
Interact outside the classroom in a professional setting Practice your English in an American workplace
Get matched with an American host organization(company) for 10-15 hours unpaid activity/week
(8+ Weeks) while you continue your classes 4 week Career Prep Elective class required in advanced
F-1 VISA and Level 6 English
REQUIRED
Interested in
Career Prep?Talk to Lara
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TOEFL/TOEICPaper ITP
One Friday Per Month**Local colleges only**
Sign up:
Administration Office
Sign up:
ETS.ORG
Sign up: ETS.ORG
iBT TOEFL TOEIC
One Saturday Per Month
TOEFL (PBT)January 18February 22March 22April 26May 17June 21July 26August 23September 27October 25November 22December 20
TOEICJanuary 12February 19March 9April 13
May 11June 8July 13
August 10
September 14October 12November 9December 14
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Students who are enrolled for 12+ weeks must stay in theircourse program (General English, Business English, TOEFL) for atleast 4 weeks.
Each course program change will need to have 4 weeksattendance in that course program before another change canbe made.
Example: If you are studying here for 24 weeks and start in
General English, you need to stay in General English for 4 weeksbefore changing to another course.
Course Changes
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Every week your teacher will give you 3 grades:
Grade 1: AttendanceYou must have 80% attendance in your class. If youdrop below 80% attendance, you will receive a warning letter and will notreceive a certificate of completion.
Grade 2: Tests/HomeworkAssignments or Tests given and graded by yourteacher.
Grade 3:ParticipationYour attendance and participation graded by yourteacher.
* * * You can check your grades on Sakai at all times * * *
On your last week at Intrax, you must take the Exit Examto receive your certificate of completion.
**To take the exit exam, come to the front desk by 2:30pm onWednesday. Graduation is every Thursday at 12:50 pm**
Grades
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SakaiWhat is Sakai?
A way to check your class grades and attendance
A way to get announcements about whats happening in the school
A way to find resources, forms, or documents you might need!
A way to show what you accomplished at Intrax
*Its FREE for all Intrax students*To get your Login information, please make sure you give us
your correct e-mail address today!
Once you have received your login information, just go tohttp://sakai.intrax.edu, enter your email address andpassword, and youre in!
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To purchase aprivate lesson,talk to: Emily
Private Lessons 45 minutes
Each lesson = $50 Purchase as many lessons as you want throughout
your Intrax Program, on any visa! (2 per day max.)
To book a privatelesson with theteacher of yourchoice, talk to:
Jessie
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SPEAK ENGLISH AT ALL TIMES! Were an English Only school.Thats why you are here!
Speak English at Intrax and become an English Star!
Collect 5 English Star cards and win an Intrax water bottle!
English Only!
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In Case of an Emergency
PLEASE REMAIN CALM!
= Emergency Exit= Fire Extinguisher
1. YOUR TEACHER AND INTRAX STAFF WILLPROVIDE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTIONS
2. WHEN YOU GET OUTSIDE, PLEASE MEET ONMISSION, BETWEEN SPEAR AND STEURT(OUTSIDE MIXT GREENS)
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There are 2 computer labs available, the one you are innow, and one near the front desk.
To print from the computer labs:
Use printer 4250
Pick up your documents at the front desk
You must pay 5 per page for personal printing
Wireless internet is also available:
Username: Intrax
Password: learning
Join our Facebook page!Intrax San Francisco English CenterPictures, Activities, Surveys, English tips, SF tips, and more!
Computer Labs/Internet
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Kitchen:
Please wash any dishes you use and put them away.
DO NOT throw food in the sink use the compost (GREEN) canfor food you do not want!
Fridges are cleaned out every Friday. Any leftover food will bethrown away.
Keep your lunches in the fridge or the student cabinets
Classrooms/Labs:
No food in the classrooms
or computer labs
Keep Our School Clean!
Food Trash
Paper, Bottles, Cans
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Consuming alcohol is illegal in the US if you are underthe age of 21!
Smoking is illegal indoors, and outdoors you must be 25
feet (10 meters) from any open door or you will befined $100 or more.
Tipping is expected. Tips are the main part of theincome for many Americans. A few guidelines: At a bar: tip $1-2 per drink At a restaurant: tip 15-20% of the total bill To a taxi driver: tip 10-15% of the fare At a hair salon/spa: tip 15-20% of the total bill
REMEMBER. Things to know in the US
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San Francisco is a big city:
Please be aware of your surroundings at all times, and bevigilant when using your smartphone, especially onpublic transportation!
REMEMBER. Things to know in the US
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Administrative Policies If you want to EXTEND:
You must pay on the Friday before the end of your program
F-1 Students MUST bring a new bank statement at least 10 days beforetheir I-20 expires.
*ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR I-20 EXPIRATION DATE*
If you want to CANCEL or SHORTEN your program: Please see the Administration Office You have 15 days to leave the country or transfer to a new school after
you finish your Intrax program
Please tell an Intrax Staff Member if you change: Your address
Your phone number Your e-mail
Have a payment?Want to extend?Talk to: Emily
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AttendanceGeneral English:
If you arrive to school more than 15 minutes late, you will not be allowed toenter your Integrated Skills class. You may enter during one of the scheduledbreaks, but you will be marked absent for your Integrated Skills class.
If you are more than 15 minutes late to your Speaking class, you will bemarked absent for that class and will not be allowed to enter the classroom.
Business English, Professional Certificates and TOEFL: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be allowed to enter
your class. You may go to your class during one of the scheduled breaks,but you will be marked absent for the whole class.
All Students: You will also be marked absent if you leave from your class
more than 15 minutes early.
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Attendance
Warning Letters
If your attendance drops below 80% you will receive 1 warning letter3 warning letters = terminated from Intrax with no refund and no certification You must turn in documentation such as a doctors note to the administration
office no later than ONE WEEK after your absence if you do not want theabsence to be reflected in your final attendance.
Transfer F-1 students must have attendance above 80% to transfer to another school.
If your overall attendance is below 80%, you are not eligible to transfer toanother school inActive status.
Your I-20 will be Terminated, and then transferred, and you must pursue aReinstatement at your new school.
Students with F-1 visas (I-20s) areREQUIRED by the Government
to attend class for at least 80% of their
program
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Students must study 12 weeks before taking vacationtime, with a maximum of 4 weeks of vacation at anyone time.
Vacation is allowed as follows:
12 weeks of Consecutive study = 2 weeksvacation
24 weeks or more of consecutive study (with noprevious vacation) = 4 weeks vacation
Students must have good grades and 80% or higherattendance when submitting a vacation request.
Vacation Policy
Want to requestvacation?
Talk to: Emily
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We strongly recommend all students have travel/health insurance
AVI Travel and Health Insurance covers :
Medical Care so you can go see a doctor if you get sick
Medical Emergencies if you have to go to a hospital
Emergency Dental Care if you have a tooth emergency Stolen Personal Items (iPod, iPad, Wallet, luggage, etc)
so you can get your money back
All of the above if you are visiting another country or
city during your time at Intrax
You can buy AVI Insurance in the Administration Office
Travel and Health Insurance
$35/week
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Refunds: Please request them in theadministration office
No Refund
If you have studied MORE than 60%of your program:
For example:
You have paid for 10 weeks ofclasses.
You have studied 8 weeks ofclasses but you need to go back toyour home country.
You have studied 80% of yourprogram.
Can you get a refund? No
Refund
If you have studied LESS than 60%of your program:
For example:
You have paid for 10 weeks ofclasses.
You have studied 5 weeks ofclasses but need to go back to yourhome country.
You have studied 50% of yourprogram.
Can you get a refund? YES! 100% ofyour UNUSED tuition.
**Medical Insurance purchased through Intrax and all
other Fees will not be refunded.
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow, come to Intrax at 8:15 to receive yourschedule and books at the front desk.
If you forgot any of your documents today, come at
8 AM and your schedule and books will be in theAdministration office.
Please do NOT write in your textbook the first week!
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Welcome to San
Francisco